Financial assistance from Salvation Army in Colorado.

Most of the Salvation Army Corp centers in Colorado listed below offer an assistance program known as Family Services. This focuses on low income families who are faced with a so called life crisis. Some of the assistance offered includes rent, heating and utilities, Christmas assistance, clothing, free back to school supplies or food. Thousands of Colorado families take advantage of the Family Services program every year, including seniors, those faced with poverty, and the homeless. Others shop at the low cost Family Store. Additional details are listed below.

Financial assistance for paying rent and/or utilities can be provided at most once per year to qualified applicants in Colorado. Any help is only offered in a crisis situation, meaning that a customer needs to have an eviction notice or a utility shut off notice. If you do request this assistance, then you will need to be able to prove your hardship.

Applicants will need to bring a copy of their lease and eviction notice. Or if you are requesting money to pay a utility bill, then you will need to bring Social Security cards for all members of the family and a copy of the Utility Shut Off notice. In either case you will also need to bring proof of income and the financial hardship.

The Salvation Army in Colorado also partners with many non-profits in the state to offer heat and gas bill assistance. There are donation services used to help a qualified low income family, and the case managers can direct clients to these energy assistance programs in Colorado.

A Food Box Program is offered as well as most Salvation Army locations. These may have limited availability. Food boxes may contain some or all of the following, such as canned fish, soups, fruit, vegetables, cereal, pasta, Peanut Butter, Hamburger / Tuna helper, Rice, Beans, and other donated items, which may include frozen meats and entrees.

Assistance around the holidays may be provided to the low income and homeless. One of the main services offered by the Salvation Army in Colorado is known as Angels Among Us Program. This offers Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas food boxes, clothing, free toys and gifts for families in need. Hot meals are provided as well. This service is also combined with other charitable resources that may be able to offer Christmas help.

El Paso County - Transitional HousingAddress: 910 Yuma St.Colorado Springs, CO 80909Dial (719) 635-1287 for information on services. A number of other programs are available as well in El Paso County Colorado.

Southeastern ColoradoThere are several counties in this part of the state, including Crowley, Otero, and others. Shelter, heating bill help, shelter, and more is offered. Find Salvation Army assistance in SE Colorado.

GreeleyStreet Address: 1119 - 6th StreetGreeley, Colorado 80631-3201Dial the center at (970) 346-1661The Weld County center can provide basic needs (such as school supplies or clothing) along with information on grants for heating bills, shelter, and other aid. More Weld County Salvation Army emergency assistance.

2136 Champa St., located at the corner of Broadway and ChampaDenver, Colorado 80205Phone number is 303-296-2456

Glenwood SpringsAddress is 1004 Grand AveGlenwood Springs, Colorado 81601-3604Telephone - 970-945-6976A free winter coat drive is held for families in poverty. There may also be money available for rental or utility expenses, charity given, and other social services. More on Garfield County Salvation Army.

Denver area locations

Hope Harbor Men's Transitional Housing ProgramLocation 1901 29th StreetDenver, CO 80216Phone 303-298-1734This is for men 18 and older, and clients need to have had already completed the Harbor Light program.

Lambuth Family Transitional Housing ProgramLocation is 2741 Federal Blvd.Denver, CO 80211Telephone 303-477-3758This is for families with at least one adult and child.

Another Denver location is at2201 Stout St.Denver, ColoradoWhile several Salvation Army locations are listed above for the greater Denver area, residents do have other options as well. Read more Denver Salvation Army resources.

The surrounding counties are supported as well, such as Arapahoe and Adams. Numerous low income programs are offered, such as meals, rent help, and emergency heating assistance. More on Arapahoe, Douglas and Adams.

Silvercrest Senior Citizen HousingAddress 1110 E. 10th Ave.Broomfield, Colorado 80020303-464-1994This Salvation Army run housing is supportive for the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable. Some rent is due, but medical care and transportation can be arranged by the Salvation Army.